Animal Care Online Course

Learn the essentials of animal care, welfare, health and nutrition online—study flexibly from anywhere.

If you’ve ever found yourself talking to animals like they're old friends or secretly prefer four-legged company over human chatter, this Animal Care Online Course might just be your calling. Covering everything from animal welfare to first aid and nutrition, this course offers engaging insights into how to properly care for our furry (or feathered or scaled) companions.

Whether you’re hoping to pursue a career in animal care or simply want to be the favourite human in your household of pets, this course provides a thoughtful and informative approach to animal well-being. It’s been designed with animal lovers in mind—delivered entirely online, no muddy boots required.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key principles of animal care and general welfare needs.
• Identify common signs of poor health across various animal species.
• Learn how to respond during basic animal emergencies and injuries.
• Recognise nutritional needs and feeding routines of different animals.
• Explore ways to maintain hygiene and safe living conditions for pets.
• Gain knowledge to support animals with care, confidence, and empathy.

Curriculum of Animal Care Online Course

Module 01 – Introduction to Care and Welfare of All Animal Species
Module 02 – Basic Animal Health
Module 03 – First Aid for Animals
Module 04 – Nutrition

Who is this Course For?

• Pet owners looking to better care for their animals.
• Animal lovers curious about pet health and wellbeing.
• Individuals interested in working with animal charities.
• Beginners considering careers in animal care fields.
• Veterinary receptionists seeking foundational knowledge.
• Volunteers in shelters or rescue centres.
• Those planning to open pet-related businesses.
• Students exploring online animal-related learning options.

Career Path

• Animal Care Assistant – Average salary: £19,000 per year
• Veterinary Receptionist – Average salary: £21,000 per year
• Kennel Worker – Average salary: £18,000 per year
• Animal Welfare Officer – Average salary: £25,000 per year
• Dog Groomer – Average salary: £23,000 per year
• Pet Nutrition Adviser – Average salary: £26,000 per year